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Major life update + a question
🕑 Added 2024-01-28 23:41:45 +0000 UTCHello, I know not everyone here follows me on Twitter (for very understandable reasons lol), so for anyone unaware in the coming weeks I will be entering a residency as a result of struggles with some very severe depression and anxiety. During this time the Patreon will, obviously, be paused, as I won't be doing any amount of work and will instead be focused on myself.
Obviously this is a very personal update, but the reason I'm making it is because I'd like to ask a favor. I won't have access to my banking information when I'm in the residency, so I wanted to run a poll to ask if y'all would be okay with charging for the month of January so I have a buffer for any unexpected charges (Adobe CC renewal, final electricity/internet payments for my apartment, etc.). And again, no matter what the following months the Patreon will not be charged.
I wanna make it clear that I'll be okay if the answer is no, and I won't be charging unless the "yes" is overwhelming, not just a majority. This is largely for my peace of mind, and I will completely understand a vote against.
Additionally, I want to apologize for being a turbulent personality to support and follow. Part of my hope for this residency is to fix that. Regardless of the outcome of the poll, thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the support, it really does mean the world.
Cheers,
Joy
Comments
EkkieCatdeer
Focusing on yourself is still very much work, and I'm here to support your work
D3vitron
I actually just got out of an inpatient residential program. Not very fun things put me in there, but therapy and medication is actual magic. Hope it gets better, because it can.
SirKit
Joy, I'd be happy to pay for all three months you'll be away. You make sure you take care of yourself <3
Kaoru
Wishing you the best, Joy. Your name fits perfectly - what you do brings joy to so many, so I’m glad to hear you’re focusing on yourself for a while.
Lawrence Raisch Jr
All the support and best wishes for your finding your way back. You have a fantastic artistic and critical voice as a creator, but beyond that you deserve happiness as a person. We here eagerly await the fruits of your efforts for yourself. Take the time, look to those who will support you for any help you need.
Chris Byrne
No problem with with me.
Noblesse Oblahaj
Take all the time you need for yourself. Also, being someone that believes in giving people direct support and all, I ain't gonna not give you money just because you aren't giving me 'content' or w/e. Hope you find some light at the end of that tunnel, Joy. Depression sucks.
